While Halloween is known as a time when children dress up, scream, and run from monsters, it can also be really fun if done properly. There are many wonderful family-friendly events for this seasonal celebration.
Children can dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and play games without the pressure of being afraid or uncomfortable. Take a look at these family-friendly events in Albuquerque to have fun this Fall season.
Families will have a blast at Night of the Living Zoo hosted by the Spring River Zoo.
Costumes are encouraged as you and your family check out the zoo animals, Halloween decor, and trick-or-treat stations. Children 3 and under get in free with an accompanying adult!
Location:
Spring River Zoo
DATES:
October 28,29. 5 PM- 9 PM
This is an event for eating, drinking, and being scary as the Zoo is turned into a menagerie macabre for one day only.
Lift your spirits with fun educational activities, a craft, pumpkin-painting enrichment station, boo-riffic games, and more!
Location:
ABQ BioPark Zoo
DATES:
October 29. 9 AM- 5 PM
Any member of the family can join children 6 & up in painting!
With this event, you get to Pick Your Surface. You can choose between different sizes and sometimes surfaces.
Location:
Painting with a Twist Albuquerque
DATES:
October 22, 10 AM- 11:30 AM
One of the main methods to improve animal welfare is to introduce enrichment! Enrichment includes introducing them to new items that encourage their natural behaviors.
Join the ABQ BioPark Zoo for a night of family fun to make festive displays, toys, and props to help the Zoo bring a little Halloween spirit to the animals in the BioPark!
Location:
ABQ BioPark Zoo
DATES:
October 21, 6:30 PM- 8 PM
Day of the Tread is a ‘Day of the Dead – Halloween, themed bicycling event for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Everyone will have an adventure!
Location:
SAWMILL DISTRICT – 20th St. NW.
DATES:
October 23
City Center will be decorated to celebrate the fall season and live music will be playing throughout the day in the Sky Room at Campus Park.
This community event provides something for everyone: carnival games, pumpkin carving, food trucks, a beer garden, and trunk or treating. All ages are encouraged to wear and show off their Halloween costumes!
Location:
Campus Park in City Center
DATES:
October 22, 2 PM- 8 PM
There’s absolutely no painting experience needed for this class!
You will have a blast letting loose & getting creative with step-by-step instruction from fun, helpful & outgoing local artists.
Location:
Painting with a Twist Albuquerque
DATES:
October 22, 1 PM- 3 PM
This year, participants can select from a timed 5K for runners, a 5k fun walk/run, or a one-mile strut and stroll for strollers and pets.
Whether you are walking, jogging, or running your way to the finish line, everyone will be cheering you on in your Día de Los Muertos attire!
Location:
National Hispanic Cultural Center
DATES:
October 23
Join your children 6 & up in painting!
With this event, you get to Pick Your Surface. You can choose between different surfaces (like canvas, wood & sometimes pallet) as well as different sizes.
Location:
Painting with a Twist Albuquerque
DATES:
October 29, 10 AM- 11:30 AM
Open to all witches, vampires, werewolves, and runners!
Run and make room for all of the candy you get at Zoo Boo! Racers will receive a t-shirt as part of their registration and awards are given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for men/women & boys/girls as well as a best overall costume for the 5K & Kids Mile.
Location:
Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce parking lot
DATES:
October 29
There’s absolutely no painting experience needed for this class!
You will have a blast letting loose & getting creative with step-by-step instruction from fun, helpful & outgoing local artists.
Location:
Painting with a Twist Albuquerque
DATES:
October 29, 4 -6 PM
Families will enjoy hundreds of participants as they make their way through the scenic Albuquerque Country Club Neighborhood on a flat and fast loop course.
Whether you come dressed in your costume as many do or just want to join in on the fun with Linus and his friends, this race is for you!
Location:
Kit Carson Park
DATES:
October 29
